owl

Definitions

• Any of various bird of birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.
• (by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.
• The owl pigeon.
• (politics) A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.
• Any of various nymphalid butterflies having large eyespots on the wings.